Paul Tonko actually said...

"Will we have the clarity of mind and conscience to choose to address climate change with the urgency that scientists say is necessary? I say yes."

"The very real and urgent threat of climate change is not just the issue of the day, it is the issue of our time."

"Hon. Paul Tonko, a Representative in Congress from the State of New York, opening statement."

"We need to modernize and upgrade our infrastructure to ensure vital services like water, sewer, electricity, telecommunications, and transportation are more resilient."